'This is America' Choreographer Sherrie Silver on working with Childish Gambino BBC Stories

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Published 2018-06-30
Meet 23-year-old Sherrie Silver, who masterminded the dance choreography on Childish Gambino's 'This is America'. a video that has now had over 300 million views on YouTube. Sherrie talks to the BBC about her life, why Africa is so important to her, offers business tips and talks about her plans for the future.

#ThisIsAmerica #ChildishGambino #DanceRoutine

Video production: Tom Beal and Shane Fennelly
Additional footage and stills courtesy of Sherrie Silver
Studio stills courtesy of @fireshone
'This is America' stills - Childish Gambino/YouTube
Music - Audio Network

All Comments (21)
  • @-tothetop
    She's smart. She's beautiful. She's proud to be black. She's the future.
  • @loveswagg450
    That golden outfit makes her look like a goddess 👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿
  • @missorgasmo1713
    I love how she's proud to be African without putting other races down. She seems so sweet and genuine. And her dances are beautiful.
  • @MARZ_ZIG_X
    She exudes happiness and passion. So glad Childish Gambino has led us to her.
  • Aye! Yeah, Africa is all about dancing and singing. We happy, it is from an African choreographer. Congratulations!
  • @rjs6251
    I’m just so proud of her. 23 and having this on her resume already. The world is her oyster
  • @latinadoll74
    There's isn't any women in the world who wouldn't love have her beautiful dark skin! What a beauty!!
  • @candy2325
    What a beauty!! Omg her mom looks sooo young!!
  • @ginak1387
    This video deserves much more views and likes! So inspiring! Love this girl since the first minute ❤
  • @sav2439
    This should be more popular!